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Sheila McGraw

Sketchy Characters Kindle Edition

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A devastating hurricane.
A frantic search for a missing friend.
A brutal double murder…

When chaos blows up Marilyn’s life, and she’s forced to go on the run from ruthless killers, she can’t dodge a cast of sketchy characters that ooze into her orbit. There’s a crooked lawyer and his wealthy clients, an internet scammer, a pair of suspicious hipsters, and a serial killer targeting the artists at Marilyn’s life-drawing group. Throw a couple of good friends and a sexy and protective detective in the mix, and it's not all bad. Even so, it's survival of the smartest and most resilient. As the action moves full speed, and the twists and turns keep coming, Marilyn must tackle the circumstances of her new, near-impossible normal.

Sheila McGraw's Sketchy Characters is a page-turner about a character who has to question the sincerity of everyone around her as she strives desperately to escape the schemes of a serial killer. Jobless, broke, and homeless, Marilyn finds new opportunities to advance her life beyond her wildest dreams, albeit at a great cost. The first unusual development that steers Marilyn toward a new reality is a hurricane that renders her homeless. Following this is a series of events that throw Marilyn into a whirlwind of confusion and suspicion: serial killings, dangerous scam schemes, arrests, flings with men on both sides of the law, and a literal fight for survival. Marilyn finds it hard to trust anyone as she discovers shocking secrets about the people in her life.

I wasn't expecting this! The excitement of running a perilous scheme involving millions of dollars. The fear while fighting off a serial killer. The tingling, sensual feeling of exchanging sparks with new romantic partners. Sketchy Characters spins from one surprising event to another, shattering my expectations and leaving me eager to discover the eventual outcomes. Marilyn is portrayed in a desperate situation that reflects our profit-driven world and its tendency to force people to make immoral decisions to survive. The themes explored in the book include court battles, naked modeling, catfishing, the press, loss, serial killing, drug dealing, deceit, and more. I could not drop the book for a second. The adroit balance of different elements, like an intricate description of the world, clever and perceptive observations, realistic conversations, and an intricate, well-planned plot results in a masterpiece that deserves to be awarded and celebrated. I have developed a taste for Sheila McGraw's writing, and I want more!

—Reviewed By Foluso Falaye for Readers’ Favorite

The plot has been developed masterfully by McGraw, engaging the reader and giving just enough information to keep them turning the pages to find out what happens next.

McGraw has successfully created a cast of characters who capture the readers’ attention on the first few pages and manages to keep it to the very last page, putting them in desperate situations and even needing to make immoral decisions to survive. Adding layers to each character, such as Marilyn’s aunt Zabi who has passed away but appears as Marilyn’s subconscious thoughts in a way that Marilyn knows she is never alone. Another thing that fascinated me is the fact that social media becomes a character in the story. The author does not ignore the social media presence in our lives but instead uses it to her advantage, spicing up the story.

The plot has been developed masterfully by McGraw, engaging the reader and giving just enough information to keep them turning the pages to find out what happens next.

Sketchy Characters is an excellent read for anyone who wants to be kept in suspense the whole time with thrilling situations and lots of action. This riveting novel is so intricate and alluring that you won’t be able to put the book down.

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Sheila McGraw's Sketchy Characters is a page-turner about a character who has to question the sincerity of everyone around her as she strives desperately to escape the schemes of a serial killer. Jobless, broke, and homeless, Marilyn finds new opportunities to advance her life beyond her wildest dreams, albeit at a great cost. The first unusual development that steers Marilyn toward a new reality is a hurricane that renders her homeless. Following this is a series of events that throw Marilyn into a whirlwind of confusion and suspicion: serial killings, dangerous scam schemes, arrests, flings with men on both sides of the law, and a literal fight for survival. Marilyn finds it hard to trust anyone as she discovers shocking secrets about the people in her life. I wasn't expecting this! The excitement of running a perilous scheme involving millions of dollars. The fear while fighting off a serial killer. The tingling, sensual feeling of exchanging sparks with new romantic partners. Sketchy Characters spins from one surprising event to another, shattering my expectations and leaving me eager to discover the eventual outcomes. Marilyn is portrayed in a desperate situation that reflects our profit-driven world and its tendency to force people to make immoral decisions to survive. The themes explored in the book include court battles, naked modeling, catfishing, the press, loss, serial killing, drug dealing, deceit, and more. I could not drop the book for a second. The adroit balance of different elements, like an intricate description of the world, clever and perceptive observations, realistic conversations, and an intricate, well-planned plot results in a masterpiece that deserves to be awarded and celebrated. I have developed a taste for Sheila McGraw's writing, and I want more!

--Reviewed By Foluso Falaye for Readers' Favorite

--This text refers to the paperback edition.

About the Author

Sheila McGraw is a writer, illustrator, fine artist, and designer, whose genres include mysteries, crafting, and children's books. Her crime novel, The Knife Thrower's Wife, and her latest children's book, Of Love and Pies, earned 5-star reviews from Readers' Favorite, and her book, Papier-Mache for Kids, was awarded the coveted Benjamin Franklin Award. She is the illustrator of the New York Times Bestseller and children's classic, Love You Forever, which has sold more than 30 million copies. McGraw was born and raised in Toronto. In 2006, she permanently swapped Canadian snow for Texas sunshine, where she resides in a waterfront community in Galveston County. She is the mother of three grown sons. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09PZLZ2YR
Publisher ‏ : ‎ White Bird Publications, LLC; 1st edition (February 15, 2022)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 15, 2022
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2025 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 354 pages
Lending ‏ : ‎ Enabled

Best Sellers Rank: #2,093,275 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #9,105 in Suspense Action Fiction
- #18,888 in Action Thriller Fiction
- #39,549 in Thriller & Suspense Action Fiction

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NEW RELEASE! Life's too short to concentrate on just one genre, and lately, McGraw has hopped from the kid-lit sandbox to the grown-ups' steamy hot tub with "The Knife Thrower's Wife" a mystery/domestic-suspense novel.

Sheila McGraw was born in Toronto and began her career as an illustrator and copywriter for retail fashion outlets and editorial publications. In 1986 she was approached by Firefly Books to illustrate "Love You Forever" written by Robert Munsch. As that book achieved success she wrote and/or illustrated several craft and children's books. McGraw's "Papier-Mache for Kids" was awarded the prestigious Benjamin Franklin Award. Her artwork has been widely exhibited and represented by the Loch Galleries in Canada.

The best seller Love You Forever has been voted Most Iconic Book Cover in a readers' poll conducted by CBC. Thank you to everyone who voted for Love You Forever.

Sheila McGraw is painting and writing in Houston Texas. She is the mother of 3 grown sons.

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Jessica

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Sketchy Characters is a mystery thriller novel written by Sheila McGraw; the book starts with a hurricane that rocks the lives of the community. These people’s lives are changed as they try to navigate the wreckage it reeked, including missing people. Fran, Marilyn’s good friend, ends up missing and does not show up until later. Ever since the hurricane, trouble follows Marilyn. There is a vicious murder that commences, and events continue to tumble from there. Marilyn finds herself surrounded by many suspicious people and events, with her only ally being her dead aunt, who whispers advice in her ear.

This book is a ride from the beginning. A huge natural disaster displaced many people, including the main character Marilyn. It is amazing to me that it seems like all of this action started from a hurricane. The book is fast-paced, and there is no shortage of action. There's murder, secrets, lies, and corruption, all great elements for an interesting mystery thriller.

The characters are interesting and fun. I enjoyed the layers of crime to the story as well. It really brought all of the elements of the story together, but also kept me interested in the story. Marilyn is a very likable character as well. Though, I must admit I found it very odd that she talked to her dead aunt and heard her voice at first. It threw me off. But then I got used to it and it became just another part of the story, as if she were there.

I also like that this book wasn't too predictable. I didn't see the ending coming, and I always admire when that happens, especially in a mystery thriller. There is more to this book, though, it also had some witty and funny moments, most of the wit coming from Marilyn, which makes her even more likable to me. Crime doesn't pay, but it does pay to read this book! If you love mystery thrillers, I would recommend you read this book.

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